Episode 31: Tony Bertauski - Into the Claus-verse

Episode 31: Tony Bertauski - Into the Claus-verse

In this episode, Tony Bertauski visits me again and we take a deep dive into his Claus-verse: the stories, the science fiction -- science fact! -- and the future. There's a Christmas-sized Lightning Round, two big questions and Revenge of the Muse-inspired character development. Books of Tony's we discuss: Claus, Jack, Flurry, Humbug, Claus: The Heat Miser, Ronin, Toyland, Gingerman, Toymaker, Toyworld.

If you're in the UK, Tony still has audible codes for free audiobooks for all of the Claus-verse and other books. Check them out at: Bertauski.com and use the link on his website.

Revenge of the Muse - A Claus-verse character

Further info on this and other episodes, as well as story cube images, author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk

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